US Bridges

T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2

FairPosted for load

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 74528

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 353
CrossesJud Ditch # 2
Location1.4 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 353
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.89627, -93.16876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 353 over Jud Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.